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Name any two diseases each caused by bacteria in plants and animals.

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The two diseases caused by bacteria in plants are:
  • Black rot of mustard – It is caused by Xanthomonas campestris and leads to yellow to brown patches on leaves.
  • Blight of cowpea – It is caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis and forms water-soaked patches on the underside of leaves.
The two diseases caused by bacteria in animals are:
  • Anthrax – It is caused by Bacillus anthracis and symptoms include skin ulcer with dark scab.
  • Tuberculosis – It is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that affects the lungs and builds up cough along with mucus.

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